Start of harvest brings fire warning The harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and precautions are taken to avoid harvester fires. 21 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Start of harvest brings fire warning
New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires Haystack fires remain a serious risk for farmers, with CFA attending an estimated 150 haystack fires every year. 16 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires
Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires. 11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk
CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early Following 45 header fires across harvest season in the far north-west of the state, fire authorities are reminding grain growers to make machinery maintenance and hygiene a priority. 31 Jul 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early
Community Captain commended for his leadership Highly respected community member and Kerang Fire Brigade Captain Ramon Steel has officially been commended for his leadership throughout various flood events. 16 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People Go to Community Captain commended for his leadership
Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country regions tomorrow, Wednesday, 13 December 2023. 12 Dec 2023 Others Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country
CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities. 16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions
An early start to hay season prompts caution An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions. 8 Nov 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Go to An early start to hay season prompts caution
Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions. 26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research Go to Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts
Death of a member: Greg Godkin, Donald Brigade Today we mourn the loss of one of our own, Donald Brigade member and Fire Investigator Greg Godkin who passed away late yesterday after returning from operational duties. 9 Aug 2023 Operational Information Others People Go to Death of a member: Greg Godkin, Donald Brigade
AFL legend speaks at flood recovery events Former AFL star Tom Boyd has shared his journey with mental health and resilience at a series of events to acknowledge the efforts of volunteers during Victoria’s 2022-23 flood emergency. 19 Apr 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to AFL legend speaks at flood recovery events
Swan Hill deployment a great learning opportunity District 15 BASO Irene Keating shares her story about her deployment to Swan Hill Incident Control Centre (ICC). 9 Dec 2022 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Go to Swan Hill deployment a great learning opportunity
CFA fireys' A+ school run service through floodwater CFA firefighters have stepped into the novel role of transporting kids isolated by floodwater in Echuca to school. 8 Nov 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Youth and Juniors Go to CFA fireys' A+ school run service through floodwater
Fundraising for the Royal Children's Hospital After fundraising for the Good Friday Appeal for many years, this year will prove exciting for Somers Fire Brigade with the crews heading into the Tally Room for the very first time. 4 Apr 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Fundraising for the Royal Children's Hospital
Silo art pays homage to CFA's history CFA has been honoured with a feature on a new silo artwork in Colbinabbin. 8 Feb 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Go to Silo art pays homage to CFA's history